Children's Social Work Team Manager - Hertfordshire

Children's Social Work Team Manager - Hertfordshire: Children's Team Manager - North Herts FS Team

Location: Farnham House, Six Hills Way, Stevenage
Pay: 45.50 per hour
Contract: Temporary (3 months)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Hybrid Working Available

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Children's Team Manager to join the North Herts Family Safeguarding Team. This is a key leadership role, providing oversight and direction to ensure high-quality safeguarding services for children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, challenge, and sign off recommended packages and support plans in line with legislation and service procedures.
• Resolve complex and high-risk situations using negotiation and diplomacy, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.
• Build strong partnerships with senior officers, external organisations, and the community to develop responsive services.
• Operationalise plans and deploy resources effectively to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Social Worker with at least 3 years' management experience.
• Solid safeguarding experience, including CIN, CP, and court proceedings.
• Strong assessment, written, and communication skills.
• Must be a car driver.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay rate.
• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunity to lead and shape services that make a real difference.

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.